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Elagabalus (218-222 AD) Denarius, Rome

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Grade: XF
Reference: RIC 131

The star / comet on the reverse probably refers to Halley's Comet, which appeared in the night sky during Elagabal's reign (Halley's Comet: A Visual Record on Coins of Elagabalus by Michael Kodysz). Interestingly, this symbol differs from the standard depictions of stars on ancient coins - it has one ray much longer, which may indicate the representation of a comet.

Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Laureare, cuirassed and draped bust right. 

Reverse: SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB

Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, holding upright club in left hand; star.

Silver, diameter 17,5 x 20 mm, weight 3,26 g. 

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Auction 20 - Spring '23
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23 May 2023 CEST/Warsaw
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